TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1985//
TI  - The validity of DSM-III axis IV (severity of psychosocial stressors)
JO  - American journal of psychiatry
A1  - Zimmerman, M.
A1  - Pfohl, B.
A1  - Stangl, D.
A1  - Coryell, W.
SP  - 1437
EP  - 1441
VL  - 142
IS  - 12
N2  - One hundred thirty depressed inpatients were rated on DSM-III axis IV on the basis of information collected from a comprehensive life events interview. Axis IV scores were more highly correlated with undesirable than desirable events, with exits than entrances, and with time-limited than chronic events. Higher axis IV scores were associated with a lower rate of abnormal dexamethasone suppression test results, a higher morbid risk for alcoholism, a greater frequency of personality disorders, and a greater likelihood of attempted suicide during the index episode.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0002-953X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -